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Environmental Sciences
Dianbao Li, Baozhu Pan, Yuzhu Wang, Xu Han, Yue Lu
Summary: The health risk associated with metal pollution is a global concern due to potential bioaccumulation, toxicity, and carcinogenicity. A study was conducted on over a thousand fish individuals along the heavily sediment-laden Yellow River to investigate metal bioaccumulation and evaluate the health risks to humans. The concentrations of most metals in fish were influenced by trophic levels and the metal content in the aquatic environment. Consumption of fish from the Yellow River does not pose a noncarcinogenic risk to adults and juveniles, but there are carcinogenic risks associated with Cr, As, Cd, and Pb, albeit within acceptable levels. To minimize these risks, adjustments in diet and reducing consumption of aquatic products from the Yellow River are recommended.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dianbao Li, Baozhu Pan, Xu Han, Yue Lu, Xinyuan Wang
Summary: Trace metals and metalloids in aquatic ecosystems can have adverse effects on fish survival, especially during vulnerable life stages. It is still unclear if threatened fish species in the heavily sediment-laden Yellow River are at risk of toxicity from multiple trace metals. In this study, we analyzed the concentrations of trace metals in the river's water and fish tissues, and evaluated the metal toxicity levels for threatened fish. We found significant differences in trace metal concentrations among different threat categories of fish, and observed lower metal toxicity in certain species in specific reaches of the river.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
M. Akila, S. Anbalagan, N. M. Lakshmisri, V Janaki, T. Ramesh, R. Jancy Merlin, S. Kamala-Kannan
Summary: The present study assessed the bioaccumulation of Cu, Zn, Pb, and Cr in fish species from Pulicat Lake in southeast India. The study found variations in the accumulation patterns of metals in sediment, water, and fish samples. Although some muscle samples exceeded the safe limit for Cu and Cr concentrations, the estimated daily intake remained within the standard reference dose, indicating the safety of consuming fish muscle tissues.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohammad Ali Hosseinzadeh Aski, Shayan Ghobadi, Abolfazl Askari Sari, Rashid Alijani Ardeshir, Mohammad Hossein Gorjian Arabi, Hamed Manouchehri
Summary: This study investigated the concentrations of heavy metals in carp-farming water and muscle in three major fish farms in Mazandaran Province, Iran. The results showed that the water concentrations of all metals were within permissible limits. The concentrations of heavy metals in the muscle of different carp species were also relatively low, indicating that consuming farmed carp products poses minimal health risks to humans.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Memet Varol, Emel Kacar, Muhammet Rasit Sunbul, Abu Reza Md Towfiqul Islam
Summary: This study investigates the metal levels in fish and water from the Kizilirmak River in Turkey. Differences in metal levels were found among different fish tissues, with the highest levels in the gills and liver. Consumption of the studied fish species is safe and provides nutritional benefits.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Selmeg V. Bazarsadueva, Valentina G. Shiretorova, Elena P. Nikitina, Svetlana V. Zhigzhitzhapova, Vasilii V. Taraskin, Tcogto Zh. Bazarzhapov, Suocheng Dong, Larisa D. Radnaeva
Summary: This study investigated the levels of nine heavy metals in the organs and tissues of six commercially important fish species from the Barguzin River and assessed the associated human health risks. The results showed a low level of heavy metal contamination in the fish organs and tissues, indicating a low risk to human health from consuming these fish species.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Baozhu Pan, Yuzhu Wang, Dianbao Li, Taoyi Wang, Lei Du
Summary: The study revealed the importance of suspended matters in the distribution of trace metals in the Yellow River mainstem, with significant differences in metal concentrations among different regions and tissues.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Leonel C. Mendoza, Ronnel C. Nolos, Oliver B. Villaflores, Enya Marie D. Apostol, Delia B. Senoro
Summary: Concentrations of heavy metals in Tilapia spp. from Calapan City, Philippines were assessed. The study found that Cd concentrations in all parts of Tilapia exceeded the FAO/WHO limits, with the highest concentration in the fins. Other heavy metals such as Cu, Pb, Mn, Hg, and Zn also exceeded the limits in certain parts of the fish.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shenwen Cai, Shaoqi Zhou, Xiong Yan, Ye Xiao, Junwei Cheng, Qinghe Wang, Boping Zeng
Summary: To assess metal pollution in the Wujiang River, concentrations of eight metals were examined in the water, sediments, and two fish species. The results showed that metal concentrations were generally below the water quality standards. The sediments in the lower reaches had higher bioavailability and mobility of certain metals, indicating increased risk of secondary release. Although metal concentrations in fish varied, the overall health risk from consuming fish was low for the general public due to prohibited commercial fishing.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Samiyah Tasleem, Samrah Masud, Syed Sikandar Habib, Saira Naz, Francesco Fazio, Muhammad Aslam, Mujeeb Ullah, Sobia Attaullah
Summary: Excessive use of fertilizers on agricultural lands and fish ponds can lead to serious pollution problems with heavy metals, causing severe health issues. A study investigated the presence of heavy metals in commonly used fertilizers and their association with heavy metals in vegetables, soil, fish species, and pond water. The research found significantly higher concentrations of heavy metals in fertilizer-applied sites compared to control groups, indicating potential health risks. Careful monitoring of fertilizer use is necessary to protect humans and animals from heavy metal exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria Ghazzal, M. Iftikhar Hussain, Zafar Iqbal Khan, Kafeel Ahmad, Mudasra Munir, Bilal Ahamad Paray, Mohammad Khalid Al-Sadoon
Summary: This study investigated the accumulation of cobalt in several forage crops and found significant differences in cobalt concentration in different soils, sewage water sources, seasons, and forage ecotypes. Bioaccumulation of cobalt in the food chain, caused by anthropogenic activities, was observed. The results highlight the need to prevent contamination of the food chain by cobalt-rich sewage water and to explore alternative water resources for irrigation.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Fisheries
Anca Nicoleta Cordeli (Savescu), Lucian Oprea, Mirela Cretu, Lorena Dediu, Marian Tiberiu Coada, Diana-Nicoleta Minzala
Summary: The Danube, the second-largest river in Europe, has been polluted in the past and is currently facing pollution from metals due to industrialization and urbanization. Fish in the river are exposed to these metals, which then enter the human food chain, raising concerns about their safety for consumption. Recent studies have shown that the metal levels in the edible parts of the fish are below acceptable limits, but negative perceptions still persist among consumers.
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Pragnya, B. Ajay, S. Dinesh Kumar, T. Byragi Reddy
Summary: The study analyzed the concentrations of 23 metals in the tissue of nine fish species representing different habitats in Visakhapatnam. The results showed that fish in coastal waters had the highest metal concentrations, with bottom feeders having higher concentrations compared to other tiers.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tanha Tahity, Md. Rakeb Ul Islam, Nurer Zaman Bhuiyan, Tasrina Rabia Choudhury, Jimmy Yu, Md. Abu Noman, Mohammad Mozammal Hosen, Shamshad B. Quraishi, Bilal Ahamad Paray, Takaomi Arai, Mohammad Belal Hossain
Summary: The study evaluated metal concentrations in different organs of Barramundi fish and found that heavy metal concentrations were higher in farmed fish than in wild fish, possibly due to environmental conditions and dietary element concentrations. Although some metal concentrations exceeded national and international threshold limits, overall, all studied heavy metals were below the maximum permissible limits.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Evena Parvin Lipy, Mahmuda Hakim, Liton Chandra Mohanta, Dipa Islam, Chadni Lyzu, Dipankar Chandra Roy, Iffat Jahan, Samina Akhter, Mohammad Raknuzzaman, Md. Abu Sayed
Summary: This study focused on evaluating the pollution levels in Dhaleshwari River in Bangladesh due to heavy metal discharge from tanneries and other industries, as well as the associated health risks of consuming fish with accumulated heavy metals. The results showed that heavy metal concentrations in water and sediment exceeded WHO and USEPA standards, with seasonal variations observed. Fish organs had high metal concentrations, especially in gills, posing health risks upon consumption.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2021)
